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Employees rate Smith+Nephew 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 2,899 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.

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Do people recommend working at Smith+Nephew?

Overall, 82% of employees would recommend working at Smith+Nephew to a friend. This is based on 2,899 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

How do job seekers rate their interview experience at Smith+Nephew?

53% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Smith+Nephew as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Smith+Nephew.

How do employees rate the business outlook for Smith+Nephew?

73% of employees think that Smith+Nephew has a positive business outlook . This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

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4.1

based on 2,715 ratings

82% would recommend to a friend

Deepak Nath

88% approve of CEO

25 OfficesLocations

Mission Physical health is never just about our body. It’s our mind, feelings and ambitions. When something holds it back, it’s our whole life on hold.

We’re here to change that, to use technology to take the limits off living, and help other medical professionals do the same.

So that farmworkers, rugby players, grandmas and their grandkids stare down fear, see that anything’s possible, then go on stronger. Inspired by a simple promise. Two words that bring together all we do…

Life Unlimited.

Description More than 160 years of making a difference to patients, customers and communities.

From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to you today, our people make Smith+Nephew a unique place among employers.

Sure we have innovative products, exciting technologies, competitive salary and progressive benefits.
But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about the communities where we live and work.

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Smith and Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential.

From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

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In Memphis, members of our UNITY Employee Inclusion Group rolled up their sleeves to support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis and Seeding Success, helping a local resident take a step closer to homeownership....Show more

In Memphis, members of our UNITY Employee Inclusion Group rolled up their sleeves to support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis and Seeding Success, helping a local resident take a step closer to homeownership.

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At our sites in Diadema and Sao Paolo, Brazil, teams got stuck into a range of fun activities to mark national accident prevention week (SIPAT), including an ergonomic exercise session and a yoga class. ...Show more

At our sites in Diadema and Sao Paolo, Brazil, teams got stuck into a range of fun activities to mark national accident prevention week (SIPAT), including an ergonomic exercise session and a yoga class.

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Safety at work was in the spotlight this week as our team in Fort Worth brought colleagues together for a lunchtime safety celebration, reminding and educating on hazards and taking care of each other at work....Show more

Safety at work was in the spotlight this week as our team in Fort Worth brought colleagues together for a lunchtime safety celebration, reminding and educating on hazards and taking care of each other at work.

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Members of our Research and Development team volunteered as judges at the Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair, where they were amazed by the projects on display from innovators of the future. ...Show more

Members of our Research and Development team volunteered as judges at the Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair, where they were amazed by the projects on display from innovators of the future.

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In Mansfield, colleagues hit the ground running at a local 5K, building teamwork and camaraderie along the way. Congratulations to Isabella, the first female finisher of the race - a great reminder that team time is always time well spent....Show more

In Mansfield, colleagues hit the ground running at a local 5K, building teamwork and camaraderie along the way. Congratulations to Isabella, the first female finisher of the race - a great reminder that team time is always time well spent.

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Smith+Nephew awards & accolades

Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award 2026, Gallup Workplace Award, 2026
2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, Gallup Workplace Award, 2025
UK Social Mobility Award - Community Programme, UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs)., 2025
Business Group on Health Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being Award 2025, Business Group on Health, 2025
Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, Gallup, 2024

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Employee reviews at Smith+Nephew

Smith+Nephew has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,715 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Smith+Nephew employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture & values

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

Employee reviews

Cnc machinist/team leaderCurrent employee

5.0

Strong Benefits and a Positive Work Environment

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